Yih Chang Lin, M.D.
NPI 1245404441 · Rheumatology Physician · Tampa, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yih Chang Lin, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Tampa, FL (NPI 1245404441).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245404441
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME116033 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
372 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 282 | $121 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 32 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 25 | $87 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 22 | $158 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 11 | $14 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$158 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 280 | 80 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 197 | 58 |
| Prednisone | 133 | 40 |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 103 | 12 |
| Mycophenolate Mofetil | 97 | 29 |
| Methylprednisolone | 88 | 38 |
| Upadacitinibbrand: Rinvoq |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$27,162 across 32 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-04-17
- Last updated
- 2021-03-30
- Certified
- 2021-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yih Chang Lin's NPI number?
- Yih Chang Lin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245404441, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yih Chang Lin's specialty?
- Yih Chang Lin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yih Chang Lin located?
- Yih Chang Lin's practice location on file with NPPES is 13330 Usf Laurel Dr, Tampa, FL 33612-6601.
- What is Yih Chang Lin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yih Chang Lin is (813) 974-2201.
- Does Yih Chang Lin accept Medicare?
- Yih Chang Lin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yih Chang Lin's NPI active?
- Yes — Yih Chang Lin's NPI (1245404441) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.